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Blue Canoe
Situated in the heart of historic Steveston Village, with unparalleled views of the harbour and Fishermen's Pier, Blue Canoe is a unique seafood restaurant offering the best quality and variety of local fresh seafood, prepared simply with the freshest local ingredients available.
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74 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 74 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(44)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(56)
- neighborhood gem(51)
- great for outdoor dining(41)
- fit for foodies(30)
- great for lunch(29)
- special occasion(25)
Blue Canoe Reviews List
Review 1 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have dined here many times, and once again Blue Canoe did not disappoint. Great service and creative, tasty food."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pleasant and Accomadating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had prompt, hot and delicious food. Tried the spot prawn appetizer, and though it was small, it was very good, as was their selection of seafood. Nice wine and nice little community, far removed from the normal hustle and bustle oftrendy Vancouver restaurants. I was reminded of Parksville and Tofino, with slightly less scenic harbormaster visible from our table."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
ambience plus
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a team dinner here after work and it was really good. The meals were expertly cooked and portion size was perfect. We had the trout and the halibut. It was a warm sunny evening and so nice to sit outside with the great view of the fishing boats and the ocean."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great service & seafood, but....
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waitress, was warm, attentive, considerate, efficient & accommodating, despite how busy she was :)
Pls put the gas fire on!!...... for more ambiance on cooler days.
Also, there seemed to be less, non-seafood alternatives this last visit. Before, I had a mexican dish here, that I really enjoyed, but it was no longer on the menu. Also more diversity in "salads," as a main would be nice.
My father & brother really enjoyed, the fish & chips & halibut special.
THANK YOU"
Dined on 26/04/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 5 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, good service. Will
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, good service. Will go back there again."
Dined on 14/04/2013
2008
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Review 6 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed our experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed our experience there."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been to the Blue Canoe
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to the Blue Canoe many times over the past several years and enjoyed it each time. I tried the prawn and salmon roulade (?) - it was delicious and my wife had the halibut special and also enjoyed that. We have not been there for many months so we had not seen our server before. She was great and very attentive. During the meal, on a cloudy evening, the sun peaked through just at sunset and we got a great view of nature at its best. After we finished our meal and while we were enjoying our coffee, the Chef came out and visited several of the tables, including ours so we were able to ask a question about the meal I had ordered and get the answer from the expert."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 8 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was very relaxing. Great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was very relaxing. Great food - good service."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a lovely time, they
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a lovely time, they were very accommodating to our large group and the food was wonderful."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved the crab and avacado
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the crab and avacado sandwich....Thanks..."
Dined on 28/03/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Another Great Meal at the Blue
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best view of the Steveston Waterfront! Tied for best restaurant in Steveston (Tapenade is the other gem). Wine and beer list is well chosen. Most servers are in their 30's and have talent and experience and prove they want to make the guest feel pampered without being slavish. I've been here dozens of times for dinner, lunch, and brunch and have never had a mediocre or a bad meal. The food is excellent. What I would recommend is that they have lunch specials like they do at dinner, so regulars like myself might have more variety.
I have had so many great meals here with delicious wine and very accomplished service,friendly,knowledgable, but never snobby. Jim and his crew have done a great job."
I have had so many great meals here with delicious wine and very accomplished service,friendly,knowledgable, but never snobby. Jim and his crew have done a great job."
Dined on 25/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
There were 9 of us out for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There were 9 of us out for a lunch at the Blue Canoe recently. Food was spectacular. Service was great even though the restaurant was quite busy. Sun was shining and you couldn't ask for a better view of the water.
Thank you so much for a great time."
Dined on 20/03/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dinner for four at 7:30 pm.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dinner for four at 7:30 pm. The place was busy and noisy mainly because of a large party at the next table. The service was prompt, the specials were very good and the lemon chiffon pie dessert was to die for. The view is spectacular."
Dined on 23/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 15 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is the second time we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is the second time we have been at the Blue Canoe...and we can't wait to go back. It is fun, the food is excellent! and the staff are wonderful!!"
Dined on 16/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 16 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The owner, Jim, was responsible
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The owner, Jim, was responsible for my 5 star rating. He made wine and menu selection recommendations, and provided me with some "goodies" while I was eating at his restaurant. The food and wine were excellent and I loved the personalized attention that he and his wait staff gave me while I was in the restaurant. This restaurant wasn't on my radar screen because it used to be a fish and chips joing, but it is now! I live in the Bay Area, but when I return to Steveston for business again this will be one of my top restaurants to eat at while I'm there."
Dined on 06/03/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 17 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A friend was coming from out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A friend was coming from out of town so I picked the Blue Canoe to dine at. 2 out of the 6 girls have only been there before and everyone thought it was excellent. The chef came out and talked with us we thought that was very cool. They had 4 dessert specials they made homemade in house and we tried them all. It was excellent!!!"
Dined on 06/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view
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Review 18 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great spot. Will return for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great spot. Will return for sure."
Dined on 24/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 19 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never disappoints!!! A true gem!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"While some of the restaurants in Steveston have been slipping when it comes to menu items and food quality, Blue Canoe seems to keep getting better and better. There's always something new when it comes to the specials and the chef does not disappoint. The regular menu has something for everyone and is consistently delicious. There is also a great selection of drinks and wine. The setting is amazing and only gets better in the warmer months when the full patio and view can be enjoyed. The staff are always welcoming and work hard to make the dining experience even more enjoyable. Definitely my number one spot in Steveston!!!"
Dined on 23/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 20 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time dining at the Blue
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time dining at the Blue Canoe, Loved it !! We went on a very busy night, service was great and energy of the staff was noticable. We tried a few items off of their special Valentines menu and WOW !! Lobster tail with home made pasta and citrus butter was one of the best meals I have had in a while. My wife enjoyed the cheese on the tomato and pesto salad - Buretta. It is a special cheese from back east, she asked for more ..... All deserts are made in house from what we were told, the tre Leche ( spelling )with candied apple was a perfect finish to a wonderful evening.
Love the music, the soap, the service, the vibe, thanks for a great night Blue Canoe."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 21 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This Chef is amazing! His
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This Chef is amazing! His fine dining background has transformed amazingly into blue canoe's wonderful menu! I will definitly come back as this was on o the best dining experiences I have had in a long time."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 22 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very good this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very good this time. It hasn't been in the past. It was nice to see that they have added the steak salad back to the menu."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 23 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Impeccable,knowledgeable, engaging service . Halibut was outstanding with winter squash and sunchoke gratin. Salmon roulade was amazing. Chef Danilo presented himself to our table which added a pleasant and personal touch. Highly recommended!!!"
Dined on 05/02/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 24 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Would like to see more BC
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Would like to see more BC wines on the wine list."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love this restaurant! It has
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love this restaurant! It has become a ritual to take our aging parents there for lunch. The food and wait staff are great, and the ambience and setting lovely. Yesterday's entree was a little slow in arriving, probably due to the arrival of many new customers arriving all at one time."
Dined on 27/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My favourite Steveston waterfront
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My favourite Steveston waterfront restaurant. Great ambience inside or outdoor patio. By far the best calamari in town served in strips: crispy, crunchy, good flavour, and you can tell they change the oil regularly. Server suggested Elderberry sangria to my friend. She loved it! Me too! We both will definitely order that again! House Canoe Lager was a winner too. Good yummy menu variety & service. Inside restaurant is simultaneously cozy, romantic, yet has a open feel to it because of all the windows that look out towards the water and the great patio."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Use to be better but still
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Use to be better but still ok for a restaurant with awesome view of the water."
Dined on 20/01/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 28 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tucked in off the main street
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tucked in off the main street of Steveston, th Blue Canoe is certainly a "hidden" gem. We were taken to our table promptly and the server came to take our drink order. The menu offers a lot of variety and there were a few things we could have chosen. The Prawn Pappardalle was delicious...loaded with prwans and my partner had the halibut...he said it was delicious.
I'd love to go there in the summer...the view would be spectacular."
I'd love to go there in the summer...the view would be spectacular."
Dined on 18/01/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 29 for Blue Canoe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The best restaurant in Steveston.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best restaurant in Steveston.
Food is always exquisite. The service is always attentive and of the utmost quality and the beverages delicious.
Food is always exquisite. The service is always attentive and of the utmost quality and the beverages delicious.
The reason I didn't give it full marks was the presentation of the food. I personally had the seafood salad, which was excellent, but it was served on a rectangular plate, which made it messy and difficult to eat. My friend had the Blue Plate, which was the linguine vongole, again excellent and way better than Paesano's, but the portion looked smaller compared to the last time I remember. Having it.
Really, all in all, I can't wait to return."
Dined on 19/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Blue Canoe
Based on the average of (45) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic